French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to appoint a new prime minister “in the coming days” following Michel Barnier’s resignation. Barnier’s government fell after a no-confidence vote in parliament.
In a national address, Macron rejected opposition calls for his resignation, stating he would serve “fully” as president until the end of his mandate in 2027. He criticized the far right and hard left for forming an “anti-republican front” to oust the government.
Macron pledged to form a “government of general interest,” prioritizing the passage of a budget. “The mandate you gave me in the 2022 elections is a five-year mandate, and I will exercise it fully,” he affirmed.
He accused Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) of focusing on the 2027 presidential elections instead of citizens’ needs. “They are thinking of only one thing—the presidential election,” Macron said, accusing the RN of fostering “chaos.”
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Admitting missteps, Macron acknowledged that his decision to call snap parliamentary elections, which led to a hung parliament, “was not understood.” He added, “Many blame me for it, and I take responsibility.”
Macron reiterated his determination to lead until the conclusion of his term, vowing to move forward despite political challenges.
